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Special Advice To Professional Photographers

Your Mamiya 645 AFDIII is designed for heavy professional use and will give you a longservice life if properly maintained. Your camera and lenses have many moving partswhich require periodic lubrication. Its electronic components, too, are subject to wearand tear and are affected by ambient conditions like dust, sand, sea air, heat and mois-ture.

If cameras had odometers like automobiles, it would be easier to specify servicing sched-ules. May we suggest that if you shoot thousands of film rolls per year, you send yourequipment annually for servicing to the Mamiya distributor in your country.

Mamiya 645 AFDIII corresponds with digital backs compatible with MSCE (Mamiya Se-rial Communication of External) system.

Mamiya pioneered the 645 SLR system camera three decades ago and theMamiya 645 AFDIII, with its TTL auto-focus, auto-exposure, auto-flash andauto-film winding features is the latest Mamiya masterpiece and reflects itslong tradition of medium format camera expertise.

Combining 35mm handling ease and speed but with an image size almost 3times larger, it is a full-featured camera, utilizing many digital controls andLCD displays, deeming it appropriate for the age of digital photography.

Its high-tech focal plane shutter with speeds up to 1/4000 sec. permits flashsync up to 1/125 sec. and has an exclusive "Safety Retraction" feature, whichprotects it against accidental damage.

The AE Prism Finder with its many features, protected by a sturdy magne-sium housing, and also the Power Drive Grip, are now integral componentsof the die cast aluminum camera body, designed for heavy professional use.

All the many features, safety interlocks and other important information arecovered in detail in these instructions. It is imperative that you read themthoroughly before you put your camera to work, in order to ensure properoperation and maximum results.

Note:In order to acquaint yourself with the functions of the camera, you will want topractice without film. Please see the page 9 how the camera can be tested with-out film.

Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 AFD IIICamera.

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Preface

Diopter adjustment lens (standard accessory) (page 20)

Dark slide storage pocket (page 32)

Memo clip (page 103)

Screw cap for battery compartment for magazine LCD(page 13)

External power socket (page 102)

Battery case lock lever (page 11)

Tripod socket (page 103)

Battery case (page 11)

Magazine LCD panel (page 5)

Down button(page 28, 34 & 76)

Up button(page 28, 34 & 76)

Emergency film windbutton (page 34, 40 & 74)

Auto exposure lock button (page 65 & 66)

Self timer button (page 52, 71 & 72)

Main LCD backlight button (page 78)

Multiple exposure button(page 61)

Set button (page 6, 21 to 23,61, 70 & 71)

Auto bracketing button(page 67& 68)

Focus point selector button(page 44)

Multiple exposure mode button(page 71)

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Names of Parts and Functions

Eyepiece shutter lever (page 75)

Main LCD (page 5)

Rear dial (page 6)

Strap mount (page 24)

Front dial (page 6)

Shutter release button (page 38)

Drive dial (page 51)

AF lock button (page 49)

Dark slide (page 17 & 18)

Strap mount (page 24)

Focus mode selector lever (page 43 & 45)

Lens release button (page 15 & 16)

Hot shoe (page 82)

Exposure mode dial lock release button(page 53 to 60)

Exposure mode dial(page 53 to 60)

Auto focus assist infrared lightemission window (page 50)

Self timer lamp (page 77)

Mirror*Do not touch the mirror withyour hand

Lens mount alignment mark(page 16)

Electronic contacts

Depth of field preview button (page 80)

Rubber eye piece

Magazine release button (page 18)

Magazine cover release button(page 29)

Magazine cover lock button(page 29)

Magazine lock button (page 18)

Synchro terminal (page 87)

Electronic shutter release contact(page 75)

Diopter adjustment dial (page 19)

Film advance button(page 28)

AEL Exposure metering button(page 59)

Flash auto adjustment selectbutton

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Viewfinder LCDAuto focus area frame

During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed.

AE lock indicator

Defocus indicators Auto bracketing mode mark

Flash auto adjustmentmode mark

Multiple exposuremode mark

Aperture

Flash charge indicator

Exposure compensation value / Difference between metered

and set exposure values

Exposure metering mode display

Focus marks: Displayed when subject is in focus

Caution mark

Exposure mode mark

Shutter speed

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Superimposing mode (data)

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Superimposing mode (date)

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Program shift indicator

Shutter speed (second)/Month and date

AE lock mode mark

Aperture/Year

Multiple exposure mode mark

Exposure compensation mode mark

Flash compensation mark

Custom function mode mark

User function mode mark

Battery power indicator

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Exposure compensation value

Main LCD

Magazine LCDFilm speed - ISO 25 to 6400

Film type display - 120 or 220

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Index buffer memory statusdisplay

Recording media display

Image quality display


Exposure Modes....................................................................................... 53 to 60Program AE (P) ................................................................................................53Program Shift (PH/PL) .............................................................................. 53 to 54Aperture Priority AE (Av) ..................................................................................55Shutter Priority AE (Tv) ....................................................................................56Manual Mode (M) ....................................................................................57 to 59 One-push shift function ................................................................................. 59X Mode (X) ....................................................................................................... 60CF (Custom Function) Mode (CF) ................................................................... 60

Exposure Metering Modes ....................................................................... 61 to 62Average/spot auto exposure metering............................................................. 61Center-weighted average/spot exposure metering .......................................... 61Center spot exposure metering .......................................................................61

Exposure Warnings ............................................................................................ 62Exposure Compensation ......................................................................... 63 to 64AE Lock Mode ........................................................................................... 65 to 66Auto Bracketing Mode ............................................................................. 67 to 69Multiple Exposure Mode .......................................................................... 70 to 72Taking Photos with the Mirror Up ........................................................... 73 to 74Electronic Shutter Release Contact .................................................................. 75Eyepiece Shutter ................................................................................................75Selecting the Number of Frames to be Shot .................................................... 76Self Timer Mode .................................................................................................. 77Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode) ................................................................... 78Backlight Button ................................................................................................. 78Front / Rear Dial Lock Function ........................................................................79Depth of Field ...................................................................................................... 80Depth of Field Preview Button .......................................................................... 80Infrared Photography ......................................................................................... 81Flash Photography ................................................................................... 82 to 87Rear Curtain Sync Mode ....................................................................................83Metz Flash SCA3952 System Functions ...........................................................84Flash Compensation Settings ................................................................. 85 to 86Superimposing Data ........................................................................................... 88

Custom Functions ........................................................................... 90 to 96Setting Custom Functions ................................................................................. 91Custom Functions of MAMIYA 645AFD III ........................................................ 92Types of Custom Functions .................................................................... 93 to 96

Miscellaneous Operations ............................................................. 98 to110Changing the Focusing Screen............................................................. 99 to 100Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses........................................................... 101External Battery Socket ................................................................................... 102Tripod ................................................................................................................. 103Memo Clip .........................................................................................................103When You Think Something Might Be “Faulty” ............................................. 104When Any of These Displays Appear ................................................. 105 to 106Specifications ....................................................................................... 107 to 108Common Sense Camera Care and Practice ........................................ 109 to 110Maintenance and check of the camera........................................................... 109After-Sales Servicing ....................................................................................... 110

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Content

Preface........................................................................................................... 1 to 2Names of Parts and Functions .................................................................... 3 to 4Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) ............................................................................. 5Electronic Dial Operation .................................................................................... 6Camera Operation Test ........................................................................................ 9

Before Taking Photographs ........................................................................... 10 to 24Inserting the Batteries........................................................................................ 11Checking the Battery Power .............................................................................. 12Installing the Battery in the Magazine ..............................................................13Battery Power ..................................................................................................... 14Battery Care ........................................................................................................ 14Attaching and Removing a Lens ............................................................. 15 to 16Attaching / Detaching a Magazine .......................................................... 17 to 18Diopter Adjustment ............................................................................................ 19Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens ............................................................20Setting the Index Number ........................................................................ 21 to 22Setting Date and Time .............................................................................. 23 to 24Strap ....................................................................................................................24

Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 26 to 41Attaching a Lens and a Magazine ..................................................................... 27Setting the Film Speed ....................................................................................... 28Loading Film in the Magazine ................................................................. 29 to 33Selecting the Shooting Frame Number Display .............................................. 34Taking Photos in the Fully Automatic Mode .......................................... 35 to 39Shutter Release Button ...................................................................................... 38Holding the Camera ............................................................................................ 38Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of Film...................................................... 40Electrical Contacts .............................................................................................41

Advanced Photography and Various Functions ........................................ 42 to 88Focus Modes ............................................................................................. 43 to 47

Single focus mode ........................................................................................... 43Continuous focus mode ...................................................................................43

Focus area ...........................................................................................................44 Normal focus area ........................................................................................ 44 Spot focus area .............................................................................................44 Selecting the focus area ............................................................................... 44

Manual Focus Mode ................................................................................. 45 to 47 Manual focus mode ...................................................................................... 45 Lenses with the focus mode selector ............................................................46 Manual focusing using the focus mark ......................................................... 47

When Auto Focus Fails ...................................................................................... 48Using the Focus Lock Function ........................................................................49AF Assist Infrared Light .....................................................................................50Drive Modes .............................................................................................. 51 to 52

Single-Frame Mode ...................................................................................... 51 Continuous Mode.......................................................................................... 51 Mirror up Shooting ........................................................................................ 51 Self-Timer Mode ........................................................................................... 52

This chapter describes how to put in the batteries, how to in-stall and remove the lens, and how to install and remove themagazine.

Before TakingPhotographs

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The camera can be set to release the shutter when the back cover is closed. Custom settings (C-30 on page 96).

Camera Operation Test

This is a simple way to test the camera and auto focus without film.

1. Set the shutter release mode se-lector lever to “S” (to turn thepower on. See page 35).

2. Remove the Dark Slide from themagazine. (See page 32)

3. Open the back cover of themagazine. (See page 29)

4. Set the auto focus mode selec-tor lever to “S”. (See page 43)

5. Release the shutter. (See page38)

“P” Mode is the easiest.You may use any mode but “CF”.

Checking the Battery Power

Set the drive dial to “S” to turn on the power.Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD.

★ When replacing the batteries, be sure to use six new batteries of the same type. Do

not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones.

The batteries are sufficiently charged.

There is little power remaining. Have new batteries on hand.Camera will still operate.

There is very little power remaining. Camera will stopoperating soon.

Number of rolls that can be exposed with a new set of batteries (under our test conditions)At normal temperature (20˚C) (68˚F)

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Set the drive dial to “L” to turn off the power.Use six “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries.

1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counterclockwise and pull out the battery holder.

2. Install the batteries while ensuring their po-larities are properly aligned with the and markings on the battery case.

3. Return the battery holder to its case and lock itby turning the lever clockwise. Make sure it isfirmly attached.

■ Be sure the batteries are placed with proper

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Inserting the Batteries ( )

★ After inserting the batteries, set the date and time. (See page 23.)

Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) or nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)batteries can be used. Custom settings (C-07 on page 93)

★ Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “L”(to turn the power off) and replace the batteries with

new ones.

★ When the batteries are spent, “batt” flashes on themain LCD and the viewfinder's LCD when the shut-

ter release button is pressed.

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Approx. 18 hours

120 type film220 type film

Bulb time

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Approx. 25Approx. 8 hours

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220 type filmBulb time

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Batteries Care

1. Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependant on storage conditions.

2. Blots and fingerprints on terminals may cause loose connection and corrosion. Wipethem off before loading the batteries.

3. It is advised to carry spare batteries in remote or foreign locations.

4. Battery performance decreases in low temperatures. Keep them warm when in coldclimates or locations.External battery case PE401 is available as an optional accessory.

5. Store the batteries in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.

6. Remove the batteries from the camera body when they will not be used for a longtime.

7. Replace the batteries with new ones as soon as they are exhausted. Liquid leakagefrom the battery may damage the camera.

8. Read the label warnings of the batteries for their handling.

Battery Power / Battery Care

Remaining batterycharge display

Battery power ● The camera’s power is turned on when the drivedial is set to “S,” “C” or “M.UP.” In order to preventthe camera’s batteries from discharging, sleepmode is automatically established if no operationsare performed for a specific period of time while thepower is ON (with exposure metering statusmaintained).● The initial setting for the exposure meteringstatus maintenance period is 15 seconds. It can bechanged at any time to a period within a 5- to 60-second range using the custom settings. (C-04 onpage 93)

● In sleep mode, operating the shutter button or function setting button restores powerON status.● In sleep mode, the shutter speed and f-number among the external LCDs go off, andthe marks shown in the figure are displayed. (These marks appear in program AEmode.)For the purpose of the descriptions and explanations provided in theseinstructions, it is assumed that the camera’s power is on.

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Installing the Battery in the Magazine

2. Insert a battery.Insert the battery according to the polarity indica-tion in the battery compartment, and close thebattery cover.Battery used: Sony CR2032 or equivalent

■ Be sure to insert the battery with the correctpolarity

The button battery supplies power to the magazine's LCD when the film magazine isdetached from the camera.

1. Remove the battery compartmentscrew cap.

Use a coin or suitable screw driver and turn itcounter clockwise.

★ When the magazine is installed onto the body, the power will be supplied to the maga-zine from the camera body.

★ You can take shots without installing the battery into the magazine. However, if youremove the magazine from the body, the magazine does not indicate film sensitivityor number of shots.

★ The magazine does not have a battery level indicator. When the magazine LCD panelbecomes dark or disappears, replace the battery. As a rough guideline, the batteryshould last approx. one year.

2. Attaching the lensLine up the lens mount alignment mark B withmark C on the camera to fit the lens in place,then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until itclicks into place.

Removing

While sliding the lens release button back , ro-tate the lens counter clockwise until it stops andlift it off.

★ After removing the lens from the camera body, protect both ends by attaching the

caps.★ Oil, dust, fingerprints or water on the electronic contacts could result in malfunction

or corrosion. Wipe such impurities off with a clean piece of cloth.

★ Do not touch the distance ring or other rotating parts when attaching the lens.

★ When installing a lens, do not press the lens release button .

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Attaching and Removing a Lens

Attaching

1. Remove the front body cap, just likeyou would remove a lens, by pushing thelens release button backward and thenturn the front body cap or the lens itselfcounter clockwise and lift out.

To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the shinysections together and lift out.

To remove rear lens cap turn it counter clockwise.

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Detaching1. Insert the dark slide into the magazine.

2. With your thumb first push button C down andthen simultaneously button D in. The magazinewill separate itself from the camera body.

★ When the magazine is removed, the shutter

will automatically open, as explained above,under “Shutter Safety Retraction”Film winding and shutter release are alsolocked.

2. Press the magazine to the camera body, thenthe couplers on the camera body and themagazine together. You will hear the shutter andmirror click into the shooting position.

Shutter Safety RetractionThe precision shutter blades are made of very thin hyper-duralumin and could bedamaged if unprotected. When the magazine is loaded into the camera, the mirrorand shutter are set to their home positions, and the camera’s operation lock is re-leased.★ The shutter auto open/close unit will not be activated when batteries have not

been installed inside the camera.

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1. Fit the bracket at the bottom of the interface ofthe camera body with the groove on themagazine.

Attaching / Detaching a Magazine

Attaching

1. Remove the magazine protection cap.

2. Remove the camera rear cap by putting afinger into the notch and sliding the cap down.

Before installation

Installation and removal of the magazine and its dark slideUnless the dark slide is inserted in the magazine, you cannot install and remove themagazine. When the camera batteries power is low, or batteries are not installed, thedark slide cannot be removed although the magazine can be mounted or removed.

★ The magazine cannot be loaded in the cameraunless the pull-out cover is inserted into place.

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Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens

★ If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface, remove it with a blower or sweep it offgently with a lens brush.

★ If there are fingerprints or dirt on the lens surface, wipe them off with a piece of clean,soft gauze.

★ Using solvents could discolor the diopter correction lens frame.

1. Remove the lens supplied with the finder bypulling it downward.

2. Push the replacement diopter correction lensupward into the viewfinder’s eyepiece frame untilit clicks into place.

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Diopter Adjustment

Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame (Rectangle with Circle)is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn the diopter adjustment dial in the “–” direction if you arenearsighted, in the “+” direction if you are farsighted. If this is not sufficient you mayrequire an optional diopter correction lens. See below.

★ Point the camera at a bright, plain object such as a white wall when making thisadjustment.

Diopter matching.Diopter not matching.

Range of adjustment of diopter correc-tion lenses (Optional accessory)

Diopter correction lens Range of adjustment

DE401 (standard) -2.5 to +0.5

DE402 (for nearsighted users) -5.0 to -2.0

DE403 (for farsighted users) 0 to +3.0

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6. After the index number is specified, press the set button A for approximately onesecond to store the setting.

★ In the default setting the index number is not imprinted. Change the setting in C-02 ofthe custom setting mode (see page 93). If film is not loaded, the index number will notchange.

★ The starting index number can be set at will. For example, when shooting in different

places or for different purposes, you can classify the photos by changing the start-ing number of any of the digits.

★ Once the last three digits reach 9999, they will restart from 0000 and the thousands

place will be increased by one. 0000 can also be set using the index number settingprocedure.

★ After 60 seconds, the index number setting mode is cancelled and the setting is not

registered to the camera’s memory unless the set button has been pressed.★ Custom settings remain in the memory even when the shutter release mode selector

lever is set to “L” (turning the power off).★ When the exposure mode is not set to the CF position and you press the set button

for approximately 2 seconds, you can check the index number for the next frame.Pressing the set button again will let you to check the “month-date-year” and “hour-minute” settings.

How to imprint the same index numberIt is possible to always imprint the same index number that has been previously set.

The procedure is the same as that taken up tostep 4. of the index number setting procedure.

1. Turn the front dial until “UP” starts blinking.

2. Turn the rear dial until “HL” is displayed.

3. Press the SET button A for about 1 second toenter the setting.

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The index numbers are indicated in four digits (0000 to 9999).The index number is storedin the camera body so that when replacing a series of roll film holders, the camera willsuperimpose sequential index numbers on exposures. This is effective when exposingand managing a large number of rolls of different types of film.

1. Turn on the power.Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S”or “C.”

2. Press and hold down the exposure mode diallock-release button. Then, turn the exposuremode dial to the CF position.

3. Turn the front dial to select custom number C-35.The display turns from “C-35” to “Id” immediately.

★ The dial can be turned either way to select thedesired function number.

4. Press the set buttonAfter pressing the set button A you will see theindex setting display.

5. Turn the front and rear dials to set the indexnumber. (4 digits). Turn the front dial to select adigit in the index number (the selected digit blinks)and then change the number by turning the reardial.

★ If you store the setting with “HL” bl inking, the

specified index number wil l be superimposedon every frame. Set to “UP” if you wish the in-dex number to be increased after each shot.

Setting the Index Number

★ When the camera is set to sleep mode during the setting procedure, the flashingdisplay is cleared, and no further settings can be performed. If this happens, pressSET button AAAAA again.

★ The camera automatically cancels the date and time setting mode when it is not

operated for 60 seconds, and the changes will not be saved.★ When not in the CF exposure mode, if the set button is pressed for approximately

two seconds the display will show the index number. Press the set button again to

check the date and time.

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Setting Date and Time

1. Turn on the power.Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S”or “C.”

2. Turn the front dial, and select custom numberC-34.

3. Press the SET button.When SET button A is pressed, the modechanges to the date setting display.

★ The dial can be turned either way to select the desired function number.

4. Press the set buttonAfter pressing the set button A, the display willchange to the date setting mode.

5. Turn the front and rear dials to set the date andtime.Turn the front dial to select "month-date-year" or"hour-minute" and change the value by turningthe rear dial.

6. After the date and time are set, press the setbutton A for approximately one second to storethe settings.

Put the neck strap through the mounts andsecure it using the buckle as illustrated.

Strap

★ After attaching the strap, pull it and make sure it does not loosen at the buckle.

Setting Date and Time / Strap

Caution ■ To ensure safety, pull the ends of the strap taut, and check that they are

fastened securely to the metal mounts on the camera.

This section describes basic camera operations, how to loadfilm and fully automatic photography.

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Setting the Film Speed

The film speed (ISO speed) is a numeric reference of the sensitivity to light, and must beset correctly. If the set value differs from the actual value of the film in use, under- orover-exposure may occur.

1. Press the (up) button.Press and hold the (up) button on the filmmagazine for approximately one second. The ISOindicator will blink.

★ The setting is not complete while the ISO indicator is blinking.

★ For power-saving purposes, display on the LCD panel disappears in 5 seconds, orwhen the magazine is detached from the camera body. The display resumes by press-ing the button.

★ When the battery of magazine is exhausted and it is not attached to the camera body,

no information will be displayed on the LCD panel. As it may cause malfunction,replace the battery with a new one.

2. Set the film speed.Select the desired film speed with the (up) and

(down) buttons. When the correct film sensi-tivity is displayed, press the film advance buttonA to set it or leave the ISO icon blinking for fiveseconds.

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Attaching a Lens and a Magazine

Attaching a LensLine up the lens mount alignment mark A withmark B on the camera to fit the lens in place,then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until itclicks into place.

1. Fit the bracket at the bottom of the interface ofthe camera body with the groove on the maga-zine.

Attaching a Magazine

2. Press the magazine to the camera body, thenthe couplers on the camera body and the maga-zine together. You will hear the shutter and mirrorclick into the shooting position.

Caution: When the pressure plate (120/220) is set erroneously ■ When the pressure plate setting does not correspond to the loaded film a mis-

match between the pressure plate setting and loaded film may result in a focusingerror and/or camera malfunction. Always ensure that the pressure plate settingcorresponds to the loaded film.

4. Attach the empty spool to theroll-film insert.Flip open the backing plate E of the lower com-partment, fit an empty spool to the bearing, andpush the backing plate F back to the originalposition.

5. Set a film.Flip open the backing plate G of the upper com-partment, set a new roll of film as shown, andreturn the backing plate G to the original posi-tion.

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- Inaccurate focusing.- After the 16th exposure has been made, the shutter can be released a

few times until the film's leader paper has run out, but the shutterblades may be damaged by the leader paper at the film end or by thefilm's sticker.

Insert the dark slide in the magazine and press the shutter button andthe emergency film wind button simultaneously. (See page 40)

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Loading Film in the Magazine

1. Open the back cover of themagazine.Hold down the A button and press the B buttonto the right.

2. Take out the roll-film insert.Pinch the knobs C of the roll-film insert in thechamber with your fingers and take out the roll-film inset.

■ When you load a film in the magazine for thefirst time, remove the protective paper whichis attached to the pressure plate of the roll-film insert.

3. Set the film type (120 or 220).Hold the button D under the knob and turn thepressure plate. This frees the pressure plate andpermits it to be turned and set for either 120 or220 film.

★ Be sure to align the lock pins with the holes on the pressure plate. The selected film

type will be visible through the window on the pressure plate and will be displayedon the LCD of the magazine when the roll-film insert is loaded.

A roll of film can be inserted into the magazine whether the magazine is installed ontothe camera body or not.

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Film path

8. Close the back cover.Push in the upper part of the back cover firmly toclose it.

Attach the magazine to the camera body. Pull outthe dark slide, and press the shutter release but-ton halfway. This will advance the film to the firstframe.Place the dark slide in the magazine's rear stor-age pocket.

★ In this camera, the film is automatically advanced to the first frame. If it is not ad-vanced properly, the film will continue winding for a certain period of time, after whichit will automatically come to a stop. If this happens, fewer frames (about 10 frames)

will be available for shooting. To be on the safe side, after taking 10 frames, take thefilm out following the procedure for removing the film before reaching the end of thefilm. (page 40)

★ When the film is not wound properly, the “- - ” mark appears in the LCD.★ If you do not operate the camera for 60 seconds, the camera will automatically enter

sleep mode in order to save battery power. In sleep mode, closing the back cover

does not trigger the automatic film advance, even if it is set so in the custom setting(C-31 on page 96). In this case, press the shutter release button halfway down to feedthe film to the 1st frame position.

■ Film might be accidently exposed. Avoid intense light when loading/ unloading film,and do not wrap too much of the leader paper into the spool.

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7. Insert the loaded film insert intothe magazine.Pinch the knobs H and place the roll-film insertin the housing. When the top of knob H is pushed,the left and right latches open up, and the innerframe clicks into place.

6. Attach the leader paper of thefilm to the empty spool.Run the film as shown, and insert the tip of theleader paper into the slit of the empty spool. Wrapthe leader paper around the empty spool once ortwice by rotating it. Further adjustment of the filmposition is not necessary. The camera automati-cally advances the film to the first frame.

★ Press down gently on the loaded film, rotatethe “SPL” side spool so that the film does notdevelop any slack, and wind the film tightly. Ifthe film is not wound tightly, the film winding

will loosen, possibly causing light fogging.

★ Make sure that the film insert is properly fixed. When one or both latches are out ofposition, press the projecting portion IIIII or JJJJJ until it clicks into place.

Loading Film (continued)

1. The camera can be set to wind the film to the 1st frame positionautomatically after the back cover is closed.

Custom settings (C-31 on page 96)2. The camera will not release the shutter when the rear cover is closed

with no film loaded. This can be changed to permit the shutter torelease with or without film.

Custom settings (C-30 on page 96)3. The number of frames available for shooting can be set to 15. Under

certain shooting conditions, this may be affected by the failure of thefilm to straighten out. (page 76)

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bodies.

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Loading the film (continued)

Compatibility between the HM402 and HM401 120/220magazinesThe HM402 is compatible with the HM401 120/220 magazine used for the 645AF, 645AFD,and 645AFD II camera bodies in terms of its outer and inner frames, but it may not bepossible to achieve its prescribed performance, depending on the camera body and theouter and inner frame combination of the magazine used.

Selecting the Shooting Frame Number Display

Under the initial settings, the shooting frame number display advances by one framewith each picture taken (forward counting). This display can be changed to reverse count-ing, a system which shows the number of remaining shooting frames.

When the magazine LCD appears, press the (up) or (down) button until “dlSP” blinks at

the top of the magazine LCD panel and “U” ap-pears in the frame number display area (in for-ward counting). When the (up) or (down)button is pressed again, “d” appears (in reversecounting).

Each time the (up) or (down) button ispressed, the display is switched, so after thedesired display system appears, press emer-gency film wind button A to set the system.Five seconds after selecting the shooting framenumber display, “dlSP” stops blinking and illu-minates, indicating the setting has been auto-matically established.

The shooting frame number display can be switched at any point while pictures

are being taken.

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★ When the magazine has been removed from the camera body, the displays will not

appear if the magazine does not have its battery installed . In such a case, load themagazine onto the camera body, and proceed with setting.

There are three exposure metering modes: Inthe “A” mode the average brightness in the en-tire frame is measured with emphasis on thecenter of the frame. The brightness at a specificspot in the center of the frame is metered in the“S” mode. The “A-S” mode automaticallyswitches between these two modes dependingon the contrasts in the picture. (See page 61.)

4. Exposure metering mode is automatically set to average/spotexposure metering before exposure metering is performed.

There are four exposure modes: “P” (program AE),“Av” (aperture priority AE), “Tv” (shutter priorityAE) and “M” (manual mode).

3. Set the exposure mode selector dial to “P” (pro-gram auto exposure).

Exposure mode Features

The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically according tothe shooting conditions. This mode is best suited for general photography,since it allows you to concentrate on the shooting. You can change theshutter speed and aperture by turning the front and rear dials while the “P”(Program AE) mode is selected. (See page 53 and 54.)

Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutterspeed. Use this mode to control depth of field. (See page 55.)

Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the correctaperture. Use this mode to stop motion. (See page 56.)

Set this mode when you want to use special combinations of the apertureand shutter speed. (See page 57 to 59.)

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The drive dial has an “S” (single-frame advancemode) setting and a “C” (continuous advancemode) setting. (See page 51.)When set to “L,” the power is turned off.

There are three focus modes: “S” (single focusmode), “C” (continuous focus mode) and “M”(manual focus mode).

1. Set the drive dial to “S” (single-frame advance mode).

2. Set the focus mode selector lever to “S” (singlefocus mode).

Focus mode Focusing

Half-press the shutter release button to focus. When the focus marklights, the focus is fixed and the shutter can be released.(See page 43.)

The camera keeps focusing continuously while the shutter releasebutton is half-pressed. The shutter can be released regardless ofwhether or not the focus mark is lit. (See page 43.)

Focus manually. (See page 45.)

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Holding the Camera

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The shutter release button has a two-step action. When pressed lightly it stops at acertain point. In this manual this position is called the “half-press” position.When you“half-pressed” this button, camera functions are activated.When the shutter button ispressed further down, the shutter is tripped. This position is called the “release” position.

Shutter Release Button / Holding the Camera

Hold the camera still when taking photos to obtain sharp pictures.

★ Grasp the grip firmly, press your both elbows against your body and support thecamera at the bottom with your left hand.

★ At slow shutter speeds, or when using the self timer, it is best to use a tripod and a

cable release or an electromagnetic cable release (Optional accessories).

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3. When lights, press the shutter release button further down to release the shutter.

2. Half-press the shutter release button, and focus will be adjusted automatically.

When the focus mark lights, the picture is in focus.

Out of focus Marks Flashing: The picture is not focused and the shutter cannot be released.

Either press the shutter release button again to adjust thefocus or move the camera to change the position of the fo-cus frame.

1. Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame .

★ While the camera is operated in the auto focus mode, lenses not equipped with thefocus mode selector ring (45, 55, and 80 mm lenses) turn their focusing rings auto-matically to focus. Do not touch the focus ring.

Taking Photos (continued)

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2. Press the shutter release button and theemergency film wind button A simultaneously.The film will be advanced to the end and themagazine’s LCD panel will show “End.”

Removing a Partially Exposed Roll of Film

1. Insert the dark slide in the magazine.

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6. Unloading the exposed film.When the roll of film is completely exposed, the camera automatically advances the filmcompletely to the end. The LCD panel displays “End.”

1. Open the back cover.Hold down the button A and press the button Bto the right.

2. Remove the roll-film insert.Pinch the knobs C of the roll-film insert in the filmchamber with your fingers and take out the roll-film insert.

3. Remove the film.Push down the backing plate D away from thespool, and take out the film roll.

4. Seal the film with the film tape.Secure with the provided film tape so that the rollwill not come loose.

Caution: Checkpoints for film removal■ Do not unload an exposed film in direct sunlight.

■ After the film has been removed from the inner frame, do not wind the film tightly.Otherwise, pressure marks may be remain on the film.

■ Put the used film inside a light-proof bag, box or other container, and take it as soonas possible to the developer’s.

■ Never detach the magazine from the camera body in the middle of film winding.

★ You can smoothly load the next roll of film, if you move the empty spool to the lowercompartment (printed “SPL”).

★ For the procedure to remove the film before reaching the end of the film, see page 40.

Film Tape

Taking Photos (continued)

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★ Oil, dirt, fingerprint, or moisture on the electrical contacts may cause malfunction orcorrosion. Keep the contacts clean with a dry clean cloth.

Electrical Contacts

This chapter describes variousfunctions of the camera.

Advanced Photographyand Various Functions

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Focus AreaWith this camera, you can select the focus area that best suits the kind of pictures youintend to take. The selected focus area can be checked on the external LCD panel.

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You can select whether or not to display the focus mark and the out-of-focus direction mark. Custom settings (C-18 on page 94)

This mode uses the focus-priority mechanism.The shutter can be released when the focus mark

in the viewfinder is lit. This mode is suited forstill subjects. Focus is locked when the focusmark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD.

★ The shutter cannot be released if the subject

is not in focus (if the focus mark does notlight).

★ To take another photo with a different compo-sition, take your finger off the shutter releasebutton then press the shutter release button

again.

In this mode shutter release has priority to focus-ing. The shutter can be released regardless ofwhether the focus mark in the viewfinder ’s LCDis lit. Focus is adjusted continuously while theshutter release button is half-pressed. This modeis suited for moving subjects.

★ Focus is not locked even if the focus markis lit.

★ The shutter can be released even if the fo-cus mark is not lit.

Single focus mode (S)

Continuous focus mode (C)

Focus Modes

Normal focus area Spot focus area

AF area

Focus point selection mark

Bring the subject into focus inside thefocus frame mark on the viewfinder.

Select the frame from among the ,and focus frame marks on theviewfinder, and bring the subject intofocus.

1. When focus point selector button A is pressedfor 1 second, the focus point selection mark ap-pears on the display.

2. Turn the front or rear dial, and select automaticselection , left , center or right .

3. Press the SET or focus point selector button toenter the setting.

Selecting the focus area

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★ When a lens with the focus mode selector is attached and the focus mode selectorlever of the camera body is set at “S” or “C”, you can change focus modes betweenautomatic and manual with the selector of the lens.

★ To use the auto focus function, both the camera body and the lens have to be set inthe auto focus mode.

★ When either the camera body or the lens is set in the manual focus mode, auto focus

does not function.★ See the instruction manual for each lens for the way to switch focus modes on the

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Manual Focus Mode (M)The auto focus function can be cancelled, and you can focus manually.

1. Switch to “M” (manual focusmode).Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to“M” (manual focus mode). appears on theexternal LCD panel.

2. Manual Focus Operation forTelephoto and Zoom lenses.All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lensescan be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Fo-cus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens FOR-WARD until it clicks. When this is done, the “AutoFocus” inscription on the lens barrel is coveredand the lens can then be focused manually. Whenthe FOCUSING RING is set in this position theexternal LCD display on the top of the camerawill show . It is not necessary to set the FO-CUS MODE SELECTOR on the body to “M”. Toswitch back to auto focus, simply slide the focus-ing ring BACK towards the camera and the “AutoFocus” inscription on top of the lens will again bevisible.This method applies to Mamiya 645 AF Telephotoand Zoom lenses only.

3. Adjust the focus.Turn the lens focusing ring A until the subject isin focus. When it is in focus, the focus marklights in the viewfinder LCD. (See page 37.)

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The Auto Focus function requires contrast on the subject. Auto Focusing may fail toachieve accurate focus with certain subjects described below. In such cases, eitherswitch to the manual focus mode and focus manually, or bring into focus an object at thesame distance as the object you want to photograph, lock the focus using the focus lockmechanism, then take the picture. (see the following page)

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44444 Extremely backlit reflective sub-jects (car bodies, water sur-faces, etc.)

55555 When the subject is far smaller than the focus frame

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Manual focusing using the focus mark(Focus confirmation method)With this camera, the focus mark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD when the picture is infocus. With the shutter release button half-pressed, turn the lens focusing ring to focuson the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus mark lights in the viewfinder’sLCD.If is lit in the viewfinder ’s LCD, the camera is focused on a point behind the object. If

is lit, the camera is focused on a point in front of the object.

In focus

Turn the focusing ring clockwise.

Turn the focusing ring counterclockwise.

★ Use the focus mark when taking photos in manual focus mode or using the M645manual lens.

★ If you adjust focus using the focus mark with an M645 lens, make sure to open the

aperture. You can use this function with a lens of f/5.6 aperture or higher.

Manual focus Mode (continued)

You can set the camera so that only the focus mark is displayed. Custom settings (C-18 on page 94)

The AF assist infrared light can be disabled. Custom settings (C-26 on page 95)

AF Assist Infrared Light

★ The AF assist infrared light is emitted only when the focus mode is set to “S” (single

focus mode).★ Effective range of the AF assist infrared light is limited. It does not reach distant

subjects.

Range: 9m/29.5 ft. (using 80 mm f/2.8 lens under our test conditions)★ When using a lens hood or a bellows lens hood (sold as an optional accessory) that

may interfere the assist light, set focus before mounting the hood.

When the subject is dark or the low-key and thecamera fails to auto-focus, a red lamp may lighton the front of the camera when the shutter re-lease button is half-pressed. This is a light thatassists the camera’s auto focus function.

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2. Lock the focus.When the focus mark in the viewfinder LCD islit, press the AF lock button on the front of thecamera to lock the focus.

★ When the focus mode is set at “S” (single fo-cus mode) and the focus mark is lit, holdthe shutter release button halfway down to lockthe focus.

Using the Focus Lock Function

3. Adjust the composition.With the shutter release button half-pressed, slidethe camera to achieve the desired composition,and release the shutter.

1. Set the focus mode selectorlever to “S” or “C.”Put the subject in the focus frame and half-press the shutter release button.

If the object that you want to focus on is not in the focus frame , the camera focuseson the background at the center. In such cases use the focus lock function to lock thefocus before releasing the shutter.

1. Assignment of the AEL and AFL buttons can be swapped. Custom settings (C-15 on page 94).2. You can set the camera so that when the AFL button is pressed, AF is

activated and AF lock is performed Custom settings (C-19 on page 95)

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Mirror up Shooting

Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “C”.Photographs are taken continuously at a rate ofabout 2 frames per second.If you reach the end of the film when shooting inthe continuous mode, “End” flashes on the LCDpanel of film holder.

Drive Modes

Continuous ModePhotographs are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S”.

The film is advanced by one frame each time the shutter is released.

Single-Frame Mode

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When the shutter button is half-pressed, the mir-ror moves up, and when the shutter button ispressed again, the shutter is tripped, and a pic-ture is taken. For the mirror up shooting proce-dure, see pages 73 and 74.

Turn the shutter release mode selector lever tothe " " position.When the shutter release button is pressed, theself timer lamp will blink for 7 seconds. Then, itwill blink more rapidly for 3 more seconds andthe camera releases the shutter. For instructionsabout the self timer function, see page 77.

In this mode, the shutter will be released 10 seconds after the shutter release button ispressed.

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Program AE (P)The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure,according to the existing ambient light. This mode is best suited for general photography,allowing the user freedom to concentrate on the subject.

Exposure Modes

★ If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value blink.In such cases, the pictures can be taken but they may turn out too bright or too dark.

Hold down the button A and turn the exposuremode setting dial to “P” (program AE) position.

Program Shift (PH/PL)You can change the shutter speed and aperture by turning the front and rear dials in the“P” (Program AE) mode. In order to avoid blurred images (shake while releasing theshutter), or to open the aperture, change to “PH” (high speed). For slower shutter speedsand wider depth of field, change to “PL” (low speed). This function allows you to makethese changes quickly.

1. You can choose either aperture or shutter-speed to give priority inprogram line shift. Custom settings (C-14 on page 94)

2. Increment of the aperture and shutter speed can be set at either 1/3 or1/2-stop. Custom settings (C-01 on page 93)

1. Hold down the button A and turn the exposuremode setting dial to “Tv” (shutter-priority AE) po-sition.

Shutter Priority AE (Tv)Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly.Fast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion, and slow shutter speed can be used toblur motion on purpose.

2. Turn the front or rear dial to set the desiredshutter speed..

★ The aperture value will blink when the subject is too dark or too bright for a correctexposure. To obtain the correct aperture, adjust the shutter speed value until theaperture value stops blinking and remains lit.

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1. Hold down the button A and turn the exposuremode setting dial to “Av” (aperture-priority AE)position.

Aperture Priority AE (Av)Set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accord-ingly. Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field, i.e. taking por-traits or landscapes.

2. Turn the front or rear dial to set the desiredaperture.

★ The shutter speed value will blink when the subject is too dark or too bright for acorrect exposure. To obtain the correct aperture, adjust the aperture value until the

shutter speed value stops blinking and remains lit.

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1. Increment of the shutter speed can be set at either 1/3 or 1/2-stop. Custom settings (C-01 on page 93)

2. Rotation direction of the dials to change the values can be altered. Custom settings (C-13 on page 94)

3. The selected shutter speed can be locked. Page 79

1. Increment of the aperture can be set at either 1/3 or 1/2-stop. Custom settings (C-01 on page 93)


3. The selected aperture level can be locked. Page 79

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★ Example: “+2.3” indicates +2 EV,

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1. Hold down the button A and turn the expo-sure mode setting dial to “M” (Manual) position.

Manual Mode (M)This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control.Shutter speeds can be selected from B (bulb), 30 seconds to 1/4000 of a second. Aper-ture values can be set from maximum to minimum aperture. B (bulb) can also be set inthis mode.

2. Turn the rear dial to set the desired aperture.

3. Turn the front dial to set the desired shutterspeed.

1. Increment of the aperture and shutter speed value can be set at either1/3 or 1/2-stop. Custom settings (C-01 on page 93)

2. The assignments of the front and rear dials can be swapped. Custom settings (C-11 on page 94)


4. The selected aperture and shutter speed can be locked. Page 79

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CF (Custom Function) Mode (CF)

You can change the camera functions and meth-ods for using the camera using custom func-tions.

1. The selected aperture value can be locked. See page 792. The synchronizing speed can be changed.

Custom settings (C-23 on page 95)

★ For the details of the custom functions, see pages 90 to 96.

X Mode (X)

Select this mode when you use a flash. The shut-ter speed will be fixed at 1/125 second for syn-chronization.

★ When you take a photograph with TTL light metering with a Metz flash, see pages 82to 84.

★ For flash photography, see pages 82 to 87.

★ When using the large flash unit for use in studios, changing the synchronizing speedis recommended. (page 87)

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While the difference B between the set value Aand the metered value is displayed on theviewfinder LCD, press the AEL button C for ap-proximately one second. The camera changes theshutter speed to an appropriate level.

The aperture level can be selected for the parameter to shift. Custom settings (C-20 on page 95)

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Exposure metering is performed after automaticallyselecting average/spot exposure metering.• Depending on the subject conditions, center-weighted average/spot exposure metering is selectedautomatically, and the correct exposure is measured.• Spot exposure metering is automatically selectedwhen the brightness of the spot exposure meteringrange becomes darker than the brightness of theentire screen.• If there is very little difference between the spotexposure metering value and center-weighted aver-age exposure metering value, the correct exposurelevel is obtained as the intermediate value.

The average brightness of the entire screen is mea-sured, emphasizing the center of the screen.

The brightness of an area equivalent to 7.6% atscreen center is measured, and the exposure is de-termined. The circle at screen center serves as ageneral guideline. This mode is suited to measuringsubjects with strong contrasts or measuring onlyscreen portions.

Average/spot autoexposure metering

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Exposure Metering Modes

Exposure warningsWith an inappropriate exposure setting, when shooting subjects that are too light ordark, the user is warned by the flashing external LCD or the LCD inside the viewfinder.At such times, the correct exposure cannot be obtained.

Warnings that the exposure is outside the metering range

○ Program AE (P) ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥The shutter speed and f-number blink.

○ Aperture priority AE (Av) ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥The shutter speed blinks.

○ Shutter priority AE (Tv) ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥The f-number blinks.

○ Manual mode (M) ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥The exposure metering value difference is displayed.

The time used for the metering timer can be changed. Custom settings (C-04 on page 93)

How to select an exposure mode1. Exposure mode mark is displayed when theexposure mode button A is pressed. Since threedifferent exposure modes are displayed sequen-tially when either the front or rear dial is turned,select an appropriate exposure mode.

There are three exposure metering mode to select a proper exposure modes appropri-ate to the lighting condition of subject.

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Important● When a polarizing filter is used, ensure that a circular polarizing filter

(circular filter: C-PL) is used. The correct exposure cannot be obtainedwith a normal polarizing filter (PL).

★ After taking pictures using the exposure compensation feature, be sure to return theexposure compensation dial to the “0” position.

★ Exposure compensation is also possible during AE lock.

★ The shutter speed changes with exposure compensation in manual mode ("M").

1. When exposure compensation button A ispressed, appears on the external LCD.When the front or rear dial is turned counterclock-wise, the exposure is increased; conversely, whenit is turned clockwise, it is decreased. The expo-sure compensation value can be checked on theexternal LCD or LCD inside the viewfinder.

2. After taking the pictures, press exposure com-pensation button A again to return the exposurecompensation value to 0.The exposure compensation value mark on theexternal LCD is cleared, and the exposure com-pensation function is released.

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(When a Metz flash is not equipped.)

In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and backgroundbrightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all blackor white, the resulting photograph may be under- or overexposed. When this occurs, usethe exposure compensation function. Exposure compensation can also be used whenyou want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures.

Display of the exposure compensation of the viewfinder LCD

1. The width of the exposure compensation step can be changed. Custom settings (C-01 on page 93).

2. The maximum exposure compensation step can be changed to 5EV. Custom settings (C-05 on page 93).

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Keep pressing the AEL button A, and the differ-ence between the metered exposure value andthe exposure of the new composition will be dis-played on the viewfinder LCD. This function canbe used to see if an object of very different bright-ness levels can be properly photographed.

Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the desired focal point differsfrom where the focal point is usually measured, or when it is necessary to measure theexposure using spot metering in order to bring the desired subject into focus.The AEL button will lock the Auto-exposure value as the photo is being recomposed.

AE Lock Mode

1. Turn the shutter release mode selector leverto “S” or “C.”

2. Turn the exposure mode setting dial andselect “P,” “Av,” or “T”.

3. Focus on the subject for metering exposure,and press the AEL button A on the rear of thegrip. will appear on the viewfinder LCD,indicating that the exposure value is locked.

4. Move the camera to recompose the shot, thentake the picture.

★ on the viewfinder LCD blinks to indi-cate the exposure is locked, when you con-

tinue to take the next picture in the AE lockmode.

★ If you turn the shutter release mode selectorlever to the “L” (power OFF) position, or after

a lapse of one hour, the AE lock mode willautomatically be cancelled.

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cannot use the AE lock function.★ When the exposure metering value differ-

ence display appears, press AEL button AAAAA

for about 1 second. The one-push shiftfunction is now activated to shift to theshutter speed based on the metered result.(page 59)

★ If the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds 6EV, the

viewfinder LCD blinks “– u –” for underexposure and “– o – ” for overexposure.

By turning the front or rear dial in the AE lock mode, you can change the apertureand shutter speed value without changing the exposure value that is set whenentered into AE lock mode.In the “P” mode (Program AE) mode, turning either the front or rear dial shifts theprogram to “PH” and “PL.” When in “Av” (Aperture-priority AE) or “Tv” (Shutter-priority AE), turning one of the dials changes both the aperture and shutter speedvalues.

★ Exposure compensation and auto-bracketing function can be used when thecamera is in the AE lock mode in normal operation or with the mirror lockedup.

1. The way to cancel the AE lock can be changed. Custom settings (C-17 on page 94)

2. Half-pressing of he shutter release button can activate the AE lockmode. Custom settings (C-16 on page 94)

3. The assignment of the AEL button and AFL button can be swapped. Custom settings (C-15 on page 94)

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With auto exposure bracketing, you can bracket the exposure automatically for three (ortwo) successive frames, when it is difficult to determine an exposure compensation value.The number of bracketed frames to be taken, the bracketed shooting sequence,bracketing margin and other settings can be selected as desired for shooting in autobracketing mode.

Auto-Bracketing Mode

1. Turn the shutter release mode selector leverto the “S” or “C” position.When set at the “S” position, you can shoot oneframe with each press of the shutter release but-ton. In the “C” mode, the camera takes three (ortwo) frames successively with one press of theshutter release button.

2. Keep pressing the auto-bracketing button Afor approximately one second, and the auto brack-eting mark will blink on the top LCD panel.Turn the rear dial before this indicator goes out,and change “OF” on the display to “On”.

3. While the auto bracketing mark is blinking,turn the front dial to change number of frames (3or 2), sequence of the shots in 2-shot mode(shown above), and increment (1/3, 1/2, /2/3 or /1-stop).

★ The letters (n , u , o) indicate the type of exposure (“n” for normal, “u” for under-exposure and “o” for over-exposure) and numbers indicate increment (0.3 for 1/3,0.5 for 1/2, 0.7 for 2/3, and 1.0 for 1/1)

★ By pressing any other button or leaving the camera for 5 seconds, setting for theauto bracketing will be stored.

5. After taking pictures, press auto bracketing set button A, turn the rear dial, set autobracketing mode to "OF," and release.Then press the auto bracketing set button or half-press the shutter button to return to thenormal display mode.

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★ When the shutter button is half-pressed at any point while shooting in multiple expo-

sure mode, the "ME" multiple exposure mark blinks on the LCD inside the viewfinder.

Using the multiple exposure mode, you can expose several shots on the same frame.

Multiple Exposure Mode

1. When the multiple exposure mode button Awas hold down awhile, the multiple exposuremode mark is displayed on the external LCD and“ME” on the LCD in the view finder.

2. Turn the rear dial, and set multiple exposure toON. Press SET button B or multiple exposuremode button to enter the setting.

3. Take the pictures. When the shutter button ishalf-pressed when shooting in multiple exposuremode, the “ME” mark blinks, and the number ofmultiple exposures is displayed.

4. Expose the frame how many times you choose.

5. Press multiple exposure button A for 1 sec-ond to display the multiple exposure settingscreen, turn the rear dial, and set the mode toOFF.

6. When the SET button B or the multiple expo-sure mode button is pressed, the film is woundby one frame, and multiple exposure mode is re-leased.

Single-Frame Mode (S)Press the shutter release button for each shot.The camera meters adequate exposure value for each shot and performs auto-bracket-ing. The camera stays in the auto-bracketing mode until the last frame of the roll film isexposed or you cancel the auto-bracketing mode manually.★ If you turn the shutter release mode selector to the “C” position before taking three

(or two) frames, the camera will restart the auto-bracketing from the initial frame(normal exposure in the default setting).

Continuous Mode (C)By pressing the shutter release button once, the camera takes 3 (or 2) shots in series.With each press of the shutter release button, the camera repeats auto-bracketing. Thestandard (normal) exposure value will be fixed when you take the first frame.★ When the number of available frames of the current film is less than 3 (or 2) in the

auto-bracketing mode, the “– no – ” mark blinks and the camera automatically

cancels the auto-bracketing mode.

1. Order of the exposures in 3-shot auto-bracketing can be changed. Custom settings (C-08 on page 93)

2. The way to cancel auto-bracketing mode can be changed. Custom settings (C-09 on page 93).

3. When exposure compensation is initiated by pressing the exposurecompensation button, shooting in auto bracketing mode is possibleusing the exposure value to which the exposure compensation valuehas been added.

Procedure for shooting with any number of multipleexposures

Auto-Bracketing Mode (continued)

Exposure mode Setting

P Program AE Shutter speed varies

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With “M” (Manual mode), aperture can be changed under auto-bracketingmode.

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★ The optimum exposure compensation value will vary depending on actual photo-graphic conditions. We recommend taking test shots.

To cancel the Multiple Exposure Mode

Make sure to pull the dark slide out. Then holdthe emergency film winding button C while half-pressing the shutter release button.The camera advances the film one frame and thenexits from the multiple exposure mode.

★ When the dark slide is inserted into the Magazine, the film will automatically wind up.★ If the film holder is detached in the middle of multiple exposure, “-no- ” will blink on

the top LCD for 3 seconds. The multiple exposure mode is now cancelled. However,as the the film holder is still in the multiple exposure mode, the camera will resumethe multiple exposure mode when the same film holder is attached. The multipleexposure mark “ ” will blink on the LCD, and number of the remaining exposure will

be automatically set at “1”.

Guideline for exposure compensation during Multiple ExposureModeAs in the multiple exposure mode several shots are exposed on a single frame, expo-sure compensation may be needed depending on the subjects and the backgrounds.

★ When the shutter button is half-pressed at any point while shooting in the multipleexposure mode, the “ME” multiple exposure mark blinks on the LCD inside theviewfinder.

★ To check number of the remaining shots, press the multiple exposure setting button.★ To increase number of exposures to more than six in the middle of multiple expo-

sures, or to decrease the number of exposures, press the multiple exposure settingbutton and turn the front or rear dial.

★ When number of the exposures is terminated in the “C” (continuous) shutter releasemode, the top LCD panel shows “End”, and the camera automatically cancels themultiple exposure mode.

★ To cancel the multiple exposure mode before taking the first shot, press the multipleexposure setting button and change the displayed number to 0.

Multiple Exposure Mode (continued)

1. Set to the multiple exposure mode by holdingdown the multiple exposure mode button A.The multiple exposure mode mark “ “ and thenumber of multiple exposure “0” are displayed onthe external LCD.

2. Set the number of multiple exposures by turn-ing the front or rear dial.Any number from two to six multiple exposurescan be set. The selected number is entered bypressing SET button A or the multiple exposuremode button or after 5 seconds have passed.

3. Press the shutter release button.Multiple exposures are made on the same frame.After completing the required multipie exposure,the multipie exposure mode is automatically can-celled.

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How to set the number of multiple exposures forshooting in multiple exposure mode

When "1. Number of multiple exposures" is selected using custom setting C-32, multipleexposure pictures can be taken for the number of multiple exposures selected.

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The procedure is the same as that taken up tostep 3 of auto focusing.

1. Set the focus mode selector lever to “M”(manual focus mode).

2. Determine the exposure, focusing and framestructure by pressing the shutter release buttonhalfway while looking into the view finder.

3. Mirror up by fully pressing the shutter releasebutton.

In the manual modeThis function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image in close-upphotography, when shutter speed is slow, when a telephoto lens is used, or when photo-graphing a poster or another picture.When using the mirror-up, Electromagnetic Cable Release RE401 (optional) is recom-mended.

Taking Photos with the Mirror Up

1. Set the drive dial to "M.UP."

2. Select “S” (single focus mode) by turning thefocus mode selector lever.

3. Turn the exposure mode-setting dial to chooseany of “P”, “Av”, or “Tv” exposure mode.

4. Focus the subject, and determine compositionand exposure.

5. The mirror moves up when the shutter buttonis fully pressed.

6. Press the shutter button again to take pictures.

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★ Auto bracket exposures can be made when the auto bracket mode is set before tak-ing photos with mirror up.

★ The mirror goes back to the normal position in 30 seconds. This can be changed to60 seconds or no limitation by the custom setting function. (See page 93)

Note that keeping the mirror up consumes more power.★ The mirror will return to the original position if the lens is removed from the camera

body.

Caution■ Do not point the lens at the sun during the mirror up mode. The sun’s

intense light can scorch and damage the shutter curtain.

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Turn the eyepiece shutter lever inthe direction of the arrow.

Eyepiece ShutterClose the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera orwhen pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder.(This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder.)

Electronic Shutter Release Contact

1. Set the number of frames before loading thefilm. Press the (up) or (down) button whileholding down the emergency film wind buttonA.The frame number display starts blinking.

2. The frame number display will change eachtime the (up) or (down) button is pressedafter releasing the emergency film wind buttonA.

Under certain shooting conditions, the failure of the film to straighten out may causedefocusing on part of the screen. When the camera has been left standing for a pro-longed period (30 minutes or longer) after the film is wound up, the frame following theframe up to which the film was wound and at which the camera was left standing may beadversely affected by the failure of the film to straighten out. In cases like this, the effectcan be prevented by setting the number of shooting frames to 15 frames for a 120 film or30 frames for a 220 film. This failure of the film to straighten out differs significantlydepending on factors such as the type of film used and the temperature or humidityduring shooting.

Since the frame number display will change each time the (up) or (down) button ispressed, display the desired number of shooting frames, then press the emergency filmwind button A to enter the setting. Five seconds after the number of shooting frameshas been selected, the display stops blinking and lights up, indicating the setting hasbeen automatically entered.★ The number of frames cannot be set while shooting.★ When the magazine is removed from the camera body, the display will not appear if

the magazine does not have its battery in place. In this case, load the magazine ontothe camera body and proceed with the setting.

Number of frames for 120 and 220 films120 film: Change the number from 16 to 15frames.220 film: Change the number from 32 to 30frames.

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For mirror-up, long exposure, or slow shutter shooting, use the magnetic cable releaseRE401 or the remote control RS402 for remote shooting.The assisting release contact is to insert the cable. When use, take the cover off from thecontact and please do not misplace the cover.

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With this function, under the default setting the shutter is released 10 seconds after theshutter release button is pressed. The self timer lamp flashes slowly for the first 7seconds, then flashes quickly for the last 3 seconds before the shutter is released. Usethis function to take group photos or to photograph yourself.

Self Timer Mode

1. Mount the camera to a tripod.

2. Turn the shutter release mode selector to the“ ” (self timer mode) position.

3. Turn the front dial, and set the self-timer modeto ON.

4. Check the view by looking through theviewfinder. Make sure that the focus is correct,press the shutter release button and the shut-ter will be released after 10 seconds.

Releasing self timer mode1. Press the self-timer button to set self timer mode.2. Turn the front dial to "OF."

★ To release the self timer while it is operating, turn off the power (by setting the drivedial to "L").

★ When there is bright light source behind the camera or when you press the shutter

button without looking through the viewfinder, light may enter from the viewfinder'seyepiece, adversely affecting the exposure metering. Turn the eyepiece shutter open/close knob to close the eyepiece shutter, then take the pictures. (page 75.)

Change the self timer time1. Press the self timer button to set the self timermode.

2. Turn the rear dial, and change the operatingtime. It can be set from 2 to 10 seconds in unitsof 1 second and for more than 10 seconds in10 second units.

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Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode)To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order toprevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod.

Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode) / Backlight Button

1. While pressing the unlock button, turn the ex-posure mode dial and set it to “M” (manual mode).

2. Turn the front dial to select “bulb”, then turnthe rear dial to set the aperture.

3. Determine the composition, focus, then takethe picture. The shutter remains open as long asthe shutter release button is pressed.

★ As the camera is electronically controlled even during exposures, it is recommended

to replace batteries before bulb exposure. (See page 11.)

To see the main panel at night or in dark places,press the backlight button A/ .The backlight will go on approximately 10 sec-onds and go off unless there is another opera-tion.

★ When releasing the shutter, or pressing the backlight button AAAAA/ while the backlightis on, the backlight will go OFF.

★ When operating the camera while the backlight is on, the backlight will light on forapproximately another 10 seconds.

The backlight can be set to turn on during the camera’s meteringretention period. Custom settings (C-06 on page 93)

1. Normally the camera can take a picture with a bulb shot up to 60minutes. However, the bulb shot time can be changed from one minuteto infinity. Custom settings (C-21 on page 95)

2. It is possible to set the camera so the shutter remains open until thebutton is pressed once again. Custom settings (C-22 on page 95)

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How to set dial lockPress the multiple exposure mode and autobracketing mode button together for about 1second so that “On,” flashes on the display.

How to release dial lockTo release dial lock, press the same buttons asin "How to set dial lock" so that “OF” flashes onthe display.

When dial lock is set, the dial lock display "L"appears on the external LCD.

Front / Rear Dial Lock Function

★ When the dial lock is ON, the shutter speed and aperture will not change even if you

turn the front or rear dial.★ When you activate the electronic dial lock, and if you then operate the electronic

dial, the dial lock indicator “L” on the main panel blinks for three seconds to showthat the electronic dial lock is functioning.

★ Dial lock can not be set when the exposure mode is “P” (program AE).★ Even while dial lock is set, the front dial or rear dial can still be used to perform the

various settings. (Dial lock is temporarily released.)

★ The setting will be stored after one second.

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Depth of FieldDepth of field (D.O.F.) is defined as the zone of sharpness before and behind the planeof focus. It depends on distance to subject, focal length of lens, aperture setting anddistance the lens is focused at.

In addition to visual observation via the depth of field preview button, the D.O.F. can bedetermined by using the depth of field scale on each lens. The f/stop numbers appear onboth the right and left side of the white index mark in the center of the scale. Simply readthe figures which appear above the f/stop numbers on the distance scale of the lens.(see illustration below)

Depth of Field / Depth of Field Preview

When the aperture isstopped down(the subject depth is large)

When the aperture is open(the subject depth is small)

After focusing, press the preview button.The diaphragm will be stopped down to the setaperture.

★ While operating the preview button, you can-not release the shutter.

Depth of Field Preview ButtonWhen the preview button is pressed in, the depth of field for the aperture set on thecamera can be checked by looking through the viewfinder.

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When taking photos using infrared film, the position at which the subject is in focus isslightly different than that of regular film. This is because the infrared rays have a longerwavelength and the image converges behind the film plane of regular film. Use the pro-cedure described below when taking photos using infrared film.

1. Set the focus as usual. Read the point on the distance scale matching the centerindex of the depth scale.

2. Set the focus mode selector lever to “M” (manual focus mode). Turn the focusing ringclockwise and align the read point to the infrared index.

★ Use a red filter when taking photos using infrared film.

★ Be sure to read the infrared film’s usage instructions.★ You cannot take photos in AE modes when using an infrared film.

Infrared Photography Flash Photography

In addition to its standard flash sync system, the Mamiya 645 AFDIII features TTL (through thelens), off the film (OTF), electronic flash exposure metering. A flash sensor located inside thecamera body reads the flash reflected off the film surface at the moment of exposure. Thesensor is connected via the Mamiya 645 AFDIIIs dedicated hot-shoe to a shoe- or handle-mount style Metz flash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter. Maximum flash sync speed is1/125 sec., making daytime synchronization possible.

The ISO of the flash is automatically set through the TTL connection from the camera's FilmMagazine; any adjustment to this is instantly recognized after the setting is locked and theshutter release is half-pressed. Also, when Film Magazines with different ISO settings areswitched on the camera body, the TTL flash connection instantly recognizes the change.

To utilize the TTL flash feature with all TTL-operable Metz flash units, a Metz SCA 3952 Mod-ule is required. Please see the chart below for compatibility and/or additional adapters thatmay be necessary.

The resulting flash exposure automa-tion determines correct flash expo-sure and automatically adjusts theoutput of the flash. It also automati-cally corrects for exposure compen-sation normally required when usingfilters, close-up bellows or extensiontubes. However, as with all TTL sys-

1. Mount the SCA3952 adapter onto the Metzflash, insert fully into the camera’s hot shoe, thentighten with the locking knob A.

2. Set the exposure mode, then check the shut-ter speed and aperture.

tems, it requires manual compensation for differences in film surface reflection characteristics.The amount of compensation is determined by experimentation and is performed on the MamiyaFilm Magazine ISO setting.

★ With TTL flash photography, the reflection of the flash is metered and the intensity ofthe flash is adjusted automatically, so TTL flash photography may not be able to suitto all conditions. In the cases described below, we recommend that you use a flashmeter to check the intensity of the flash or to use a manual flash setting.

Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture

P Program AE Automatically set by camera to 1/60 sec. whenthe metered shutter speed is 1/60 or slower, and1/125 when it is 1/125 sec. or faster.

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Tv Shutter priority AE Automatically set by camera to 1/125 when theset shutter speed is 1/125 sec. or faster.

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M Manual mode Any apertureX Synchro mode 1/125 sec. Any aperture

AdapterType of Flash

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★ When using an SCA300 system flash (Metz 60CT-4, 45CL-4, etc.), use the SCA3000C

converter (sold separately).★ For details, refer to the operating instructions of the flash and the SCA adapter.★ To use the guide number indicated on the flash fully, wait several seconds after the

charging completed indicator lights.★ Cautions on using instant film

Instant films (Polaroid 100-600 series and Fuji FP series), have a lower reflectivityrate than regular film. Exposure compensation is necessary when using the flash in

the TTL mode.In general, set the exposure compensation to about minus 1 or 1 1/3 EV.

Metz Flash SCA3952 System Functions

1. While in the P or Av modes, the camera can be set to release theshutter at the metered value, even if the background behind thesubject is dark. Custom settings (C-24 on page 95)

2. The sync. speed in the X mode can be set between 1/40 and 1/125seconds. Custom settings (C-23 on page 95)

* When the shutter speed is set to 1/2 increments, the sync. speed can be set between 1/45 and 1/125

seconds.

For example:(1) When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is relatively small within the

picture(2) When the background behind the subject is extremely bright or when there is a strongly

reflective object in the background(3) When the background behind the subject is extremely dark (outdoors at night, etc.)(4) For flash photography with a narrow film latitude

Charging completedindicator in viewfinder

Automatic setting offlash synchronizingspeed

Flash confirmation

Auto zoom control

Auto AF assist beam

Display of flash range(distance)

Data transfer

When charging of the flash is completed, a charging completed flashicon will illuminate in the viewfinder’s liquid crystal display panel.

When exposure mode is set at “Av” or “P”, the shutter speed will beautomatically set to 1/60 to 1/125 sec. when charging of the flash iscompleted.When exposure mode is at “Tv” or “M” and the shutter speed is atfaster than 1/125 sec., the shutter speed will be automatically set to1/125 sec.

The flash charge mark flashes after the shutter is released toindicate that the flash was emitted properly.

The power zoom reflector is linked to the lens focal length. (Exclud-ing the Metz 32Z-2)

When the focus mode is set to “S”, the auto focus assist beam isemitted automatically in low light. (Excluding the Metz 32Z-2)

Displayed on the flash’s liquid crystal display panel. (Excluding theMetz 32MZ-3 and Metz 32Z-2)

The film sensitivity data, exposure compensation data and aperturedata are sent from the camera to the flash.

Rear Curtain Sync ModeWhen a moving subject has been shot under this function, the flash of light appears afterthe moving subject.

This function is set by Custom function setting. Custom setting (C-27 on page 95)

Rear curtain sync mode Front curtain sync mode

Flash Photography (continued) / Rear Curtain Sync Mode

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be linked. Custom settings (C-25 on page 95)

★ If the flash-charge mark is not displayed, the flash compensation button AAAAA can not

be used.★ Keep pressing the set button to activate the flash compensation mode. You can check

the exposure compensation value.★ If you turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “L” (power OFF) position,

the compensation value will be canceled.

External LCD Panel (normal display)

Viewfinder LCD read-outs.

4. When the shutter button is half-pressed, the

“ ” display appears on the external LCD, and“ ” appears on the LCD inside the viewfinder witha + compensation, or “ ” appears with a – com-pensation.

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By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera adjusts forflash. It can be adjusted within ±3EV in increments of 1/3 steps.

1. Turn on the powerInstall the SCA3952 adapter on the Metz flash,and put it on the camera then lock the flash inplace using the locking knob on the flash shoe.Turn the shutter release mode selector lever tothe “S” or “C” position, and turn ON the flash powerswitch.

2. When the flash charge confirmation lamp lights,press the set button A in. The “ ” displayappears on the main LCD panel.

3. Turn the front or rear dial to select the flashcompensation value.

Flash Compensation Settings

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1. The selected shutter speed and aperture level can be locked. See page 79

2. The sync. speed can be set between 1/40 and 1/125 seconds. Custom settings (C-23 on page 95)

* When the shutter speed is set to 1/2 increments, the sync. speed can be set between 1/45 and 1/125seconds.

Flash Photography with electronic flash models otherthan Metz

1. To use a grip type flashgun or a strobe withother electric contacts than X contact, connectthe sync. cord to the camera’s sync. terminal.(See note below about flashes designed exclu-sively for other maker’s cameras.)

2. While pressing the unlock button, turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to “X”(1/125 sec.) or “M” (manual).When “M” (manual) is selected, turn the front dial and set the shutter speed to 1/125 sec.or slower.

3. Turn the rear dial to set the aperture, then take the picture.

★ This camera’s synchro contact is an X contact.

★ Remove the rubber cover when connecting the sync. cord.

After shooting, be sure to attach the rubber cover in order to protect the synchroterminal’s contacts.

WARNING- Using flashes designed exclusively for other maker’s cameras may

damage the camera’s internal mechanisms if connected to the camera'shot-shoe. In this situation, use an off-camera flash bracket and connecta sync. cord to the camera's synchro terminal.

- When using flashes with a flash duration of 1/500 sec. or longer, set theshutter speed to 1/30 sec. or less.

Superimposing Data

This is a function to allow various pieces of shoot-ing information to be superimposed on the edgeof the film. The info that is superimposed can beselected from the following three modes. To specifythis function, use the Custom settings (C-02 onpage 93).This section describes the details of the informa-tion that can be superimposed.

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* When the metering mode is selected as AUTO A-S (automatic change between average and spot), and if “A” isselected, “A” will be superimposed. If “S” is selected, “S” will be superimposed. If “AUTO A-S” is selected, “As” will besuperimposed.

★ The data superimpose function is available with films having sensitivity from ISO25to 1600. When using other films, even if the data superimpose function is used, data

will not be superimposed.

Custom Functions

These functions allow the owner to change the camera functions and

settings as they prefer.

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Setting Custom Functions

The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing thecamera functions as you like. Take photographs the way you are most comfortablewith.The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users. You can preset thefunctions for indoor, outdoor or portrait photographs and for other conditions. When atC-00, chose 1 (A), 2 (B), or 3 (C) to store a specific set of user function selections forthe group of custom settings from C-01 to C-32.However, if you set C-00 to 0, the settings used will be the default set. With this choiceyou can change only C-33 to 35.

1. Turn on the power.Turn the shutter release mode lever to the “S”or “C” position.

2. Turn the exposure mode dial to select “CF”(Custom Function mode).

4. Turn the front dial to select the item youwant to set.

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No. Item (Initial setting) 1 2 3

C-00 Custom functions No A B CSteps of aperture,

C-01 shutter speed, 1/3EV step 1/2EV step 1EV stepexposure compensation

C-02 Data imprinting No Yes (data, index) Yes (date, index)C-03 Aperture setting after lens change Yes Open Minimum Number of stopsC-04 Metered value display time 15 sec. 5 to 60, onC-05 Range of exposure compensation ±3EV ±5EVC-06 External LCD backlight Backlight button used onC-07 Select battery Alkaline-manganese “Ni-CD, Ni-HM”C-08 Bracketing order N-U-O N-O-U U-N-O O-N-U

Released afterC-09 Cancel auto bracket Power OFF Until released one shotC-10 Manual mode bracketing Shutter speed F-number

Front/Rear dial function Front: Tv, Front: Av,C-11exchange in manual mode rear: Av rear: Tv

Rear function dial No (Exposure YesC-12 enabled/disabled compensation)No switching Switched

C-13 Dial function direction (CCW:decrease/ (CCW:increase/CW:increase) CW:decrease)

C-14 Program shift Program shift F-number shift Shutter speed shiftAEL & AFL function No (front: AFL Yes (front AELC-15 button exchange /rear: AEL) /rear: AFL)

Half-press shutter release AF operation/C-16 AF operationfunction mode AE lock,Released after While the shutterC-17 AEL function lock/unlock mode Continuous one shot button is pressed

C-18 Focus indicator selection Yes NoC-19 AFL function lock mode Yes (no AF operation) Yes (AF operation)C-20 M mode one-push setting Shutter speed shift F-number shiftC-21 Bulb exposure time setting 60 minutes 1 to 60 minutes, on

While shutter button Each time shutterC-22 Bulb shutter release setting is pressed button is pressedC-23 Shutter speed in X mode 1/125 1/90 (1/80) 1/60 1/45(1/40)

Metered valueC-24 Automatic sync speed setting 1/60 to 1/125 (less than1/125)C-25 TTL flash compensation mode No YesC-26 AF beam setting Fires Does not fireC-27 Flash sync. timing No YesC-28 Copy custom function No Yes (User A) Yes (User B) Yes (User C)C-29 Custom function reset No YesC-30 Shutter release without film No Yes

Shutter button Closing rearC-31 Auto film loading setting pressed halfway coverUntil multiple exposure Multiple exposureC-32 Multiple exposure mode button is pressed number setting

C-33 Digital back CF configuration No A B CC-34 Clock/calendar settingC-35 Index setting

3. Turn the rear dial to select the settings foruser A, B, or C.

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C-00 Custom functions No.0: [Initial setting]1: A2: B3: C

★When “0” has been selected and set, noneof the custom items can be set. “1,” “2” or“3” must be selected and set without fail.

C-01 Steps of aperture, shutter speed,exposure compensationThis function is used to set the shutterspeed, f-number and exposurecompensation value step width.

0: 0.3 (1/3EV step: initial setting)1: 0.5 (1/2EV step)2: 1.0 (1EV step)

C-02 Data imprintingThis function is used to set whether toimprint the shooting data on the film.

0: No imprinting (initial setting)1: Yes (data, index)2: Yes (date, index)

C-03 Aperture setting after lenschangeThis function is used to set thef-number display method for thepreviously used lens when the lenseshave been changed over. The initialsetting is “Yes,” in which case thef-number of the lens prior to thechangeover is displayed.

0: Yes (previous f-number: initialsetting)

1: Aperture open2: Minimum aperture setting3: Number of stops from open

C-04 Metered value display timeThis function is used to set the time itshould take for sleep mode to beestablished after the camera’s power isturned on. The initial setting is 15seconds. 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50,60 or “on” can be selected and set.

★Note that the batteries will discharge when“on” (no sleep mode) has been set.

C-05 Range of exposure compensationThis function is used to set themaximum extent of exposurecompensation. Its setting takes effect inAE shooting modes (P, Tv and Av).

0: ±3EV (initial setting)1: ±5EV

C-06 External LCD backlightThis function is used to set the methodfor lighting the backlight of the externalLCD panel.

0: Set using Backlight button (initialsetting)

1: Always on (metering retentionperiod)

C-07 Select batteryThis function is used to set thebatteries used in the camera so that theremaining battery charge will bedisplayed correctly on the external LCDpanel.

0: Primary batteries (alkaline-manganese batteries, lithiumbatteries: initial setting)

1: Secondary batteries (nickel-metalhydride batteries, nickel-cadmiumbatteries)

C-08 Bracketing orderThis function is used to set the shootingsequence for auto bracketing. Theinitial setting is “n-u-o” (normal/under/over). The shooting sequence for 2-frame bracketing is set in autobracketing setting mode.

0: n-u-o (normal/under/over: initialsetting)

1: n-o-u (normal/over/under)2: u-n-o (under/normal/over)3: o-n-u (over/normal/under)

C-09 Cancel auto bracketThis function is used to set the releasemethod of the auto bracketing shootingsetting upon completion of autobracketing shooting.

0: Released by turning the powerOFF (initial setting)

1: Until released2: Released after one shot

C-10 Manual mode bracketingThis function is used to set whetherbracketing is to be performed using theshutter speed or f-number during M(manual) mode auto bracketingshooting.

0: Shutter speed (initial setting)1: F-number

C-11 Front/Rear dial function exchangein manual modeThis function is used to change overthe operations of the front and reardials in the M (manual mode).

0: Front dial: shutter speed, rear dial:f-number (initial setting)

1: Front dial: f-number, rear dial:shutter speed

C-12 Rear function dial enabled/disabledIn the initial setting, exposurecompensation can be provided by thesub (rear) dial in P, Tv and Av modes.This function is used to set whether toallocate the operations of the front dialto the rear dial.

0: No (exposure compensation: initialsetting)

1: Yes

C-13 Dial function directionThis function is used to determine thedirection in which the electronic dial isto be rotated to increase and decreaseshutter speed, the f-number, andexposure compensation.

0: No switching (CCW: decrease,CW: increase: initial setting)

1: Switched (CCW: increase, CW:decrease)

C-14 Program shiftThis function is used to set the type ofprogram shift. Under the initial setting,the shifting is performed along theprogram line. Av enables aperture-

priority shift within the possiblemetering range; Tv enables shutterspeed-priority shift.

0: Program shift (initial setting)1: F-number shift2: Shutter speed shift

C-15 AEL & AFL function buttonexchangeThis function is used to set whether tochange over the functions of the frontand rear AEL and AFL buttons.

0: No (front: AFL, rear: AEL: initialsetting)

1: Yes (front AEL, rear: AFL)

C-16 Half-press shutter releasefunction modeThis function is used to set the AE lockand AF operations when the shutterbutton is half-pressed.

0: AF operation (initial setting)1: AF operation/AE lock

C-17 AEL function lock/unlock modeThis function is used to set the methodof operating the AEL button to lock AE.At the initial setting, when the AELbutton is pressed, AE is locked;pressing the button againreleases the AE lock. At the “1” setting(released after one shot), after AE lockis set, it is released when the shutter istripped. At the “2” setting, AE lock is setwhile the shutter button is beingpressed.

0: Continuous: initial setting1: Released after one shot2: While the shutter button is pressed

C-18 Focus indicator selectionThis function is used to set whether thedefocusing mark is to be displayed.

0: Yes (initial setting)1: No (focusing mark only)

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C-19 AFL function lock modeThis function is used to set the AF lockmethod when the AFL button isoperated.There is a choice between AF lockingby pressing the AFL button andperforming the AF operation for AFlocking and AE locking.

0: Yes (AF lock only: initial setting)1: Yes (AF operation/AE lock)

C-20 M mode one-push settingThis function is used to set whetherone-push shift operation in manualmode is to be based on the shutterspeed or f-number.

0: Shutter speed shift (initial setting)1: F-number shift

C-21 Bulb exposure time settingThis function enables bulb shooting bysetting the bulb shooting time from 1 to60 minutes provided that the batterycharge lasts. It can be used to decideon the bulb shooting time from 1 to 60minutes.

C-22 Bulb shutter release settingThis function is used to set how tooperate the shutter button for bulbshooting. At the “0” setting, the shutteris opened and closed while the shutterbutton is held down; atthe “1” setting, it is opened and closedeach time the shutter button is pressed.

0: While shutter button is pressed(initial setting)

1: Each time shutter button ispressed

C-23 Shutter speed in X modeThis function is used to set the shutterspeed in X (synchronizing) mode. Theinitial setting is 1/125 sec. The kind oflarge flash unit for use in studios has along firing time and so it may notsynchronize at a high shutter speedsetting. Take one or more test shots,then set the synchronization speed.

0: 1/125 sec. (initial setting)1: 1/90 sec. (1/80 sec.※ )2: 1/60 sec.3: 1/45 (1/40 sec.※ )※ When the exposure value step

width has been set to 1/2 step

C-24 Automatic sync speed settingThis function is used to set the shutterspeed when using the flash unit madeby Metz (with the SCA3952 adapter) inP (program) or Av mode.

0: 1/60 to 1/125 sec. (initial setting)1: Less than 1/125 sec. (metered

value)

C-25 TTL flash compensation modeThis function is used to set whether tolink exposure compensation and flashcompensation when using the flash unitmade by Metz (with the SCA3952adapter).

0: Not linked (initial setting)1: Linked

C-26 AF beam settingThe AF auxiliary light fires automaticallywhen the subject is too dark to performAF, but this function can be used toprevent the AF auxiliary light from firing.

0: Fires (initial setting)1: Does not fire

C-27 Flash sync. timingWhen a moving subject has been shotusing the flash, a flash of light willappear ahead of the subject’smovement under the initial setting. Thisfunction makes it possible tochange this so that the flash of lightcomes after the moving subject asillustrated.

0: No (front curtain synchronization:initial setting)

1: Yes (rear curtain synchronization)

C-28 Copy custom functionThis function is used to group all theuser symbol settings selected (customfunctions that have been set) togetherwith the other user symbols, and copythem.

0: No (initial setting)1: Yes (copied to user A)2: Yes (copied to user B)3: Yes (copied to user C)

C-29 Custom function resetThis function is used to group all theuser function settings selected from C-01 to C-27 together, and initialize them(to the default settings).

0: No (initial setting)1: Yes

C-30 Shutter release without filmThis function is used to set whether theshutter is to be tripped even when thefilm has not been loaded.

0: No (initial setting)1: Yes

C-31 Auto film loading settingThis function is used to set whether tofeed the film (to the first frame) by half-pressing the shutter button or byclosing the rear cover when the filmhas been loaded. The filmcan be fed to the first frame by half-pressing the shutter button even whenthe rear cover close has beenestablished as the setting.

0: By half-pressing the shutter button(initial setting)

1: By closing the rear cover

★When the camera is in sleep mode, the filmwill not start moving even when the rearcover is closed. Half-press the shutterbutton.

C-32 Multiple exposure modeThis function is used to select whether,during multiple exposure shooting, themultiple exposures are to be taken bypressing the shutter button until themultiple exposure button is pressed orafter the number of set multipleexposures have been taken (initialsetting). When the number of multipleexposures is set, the film is wound upby one frame after the completion ofthe number of multiple exposures.

0: Until the multiple exposure buttonis pressed (initial setting)

1: Multiple exposure number is set

C-33 Digital back CF configurationThis function is used to select the userfunction (A, B or C) when an MSCE-listed digital back has been loaded.

0: No (initial setting)1: A2: B3: C

C-34 Clock/calendar settingThis function is used for setting thecalendar and clock. For details on thesetting procedure, see page 23.

C-35 Index settingThis function is used for setting theindex numbers. For details on thesetting procedure, see pages 21 and22.

Miscellaneous

Operations

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Changing the Focusing Screen

1. Remove the lens.

2. Pull the Focusing Screen Release lever Aforward, as illustrated, with the tweezers to letthe Focusing Screen down.

Caution★ Since the Focusing Screens' surfaces are soft and easily damaged, handle them

carefully.★ Never touch the surface with bare fingers. Should dust settle on it, merely blow away

by using a blower.

★ If the Focusing Screen needs cleaning, send it to the nearest authorized Mamiyaservice center. Do not attempt to clean the surface of the Focusing Screen, as it isvery delicate.

3. Remove the Focusing Screen from theFocusing Screen Frame by grasping the tab onthe edge of the screen with tweezers asillustrated.

★ Do not touch and damage the mirror in any way.

4. When installing the screen, pinch the tab ofthe screen with tweezers, and put the screen onthe screen frame.

5. Push up the screen frame using the tweezersuntil hearing a clicking sound. The screen isnow properly installed.

★ Never press down on other parts as this willaffect the focus function.

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Using the M645 Manual Focus Lenses

Available functions with M645 lens

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When using the camera at cold temperatures where the battery capacity may drop,use an External Battery Case PE401 (sold separately; PE401).

★ Make sure to reinstall the empty battery case into the body.

External Battery Socket

1. Turn the shutter release mode selector leverto the “L” position (power OFF).

2. Use a coin or similar object to turn andremove the external battery socket cap.

3. Remove the battery case from the camerabody.

4. Connect the External Battery Case to thebody.Connect the plug of the External Battery Casein which the batteries are installed, to theexternal battery socket.

5. Reinstall the original battery case, fromwhich the batteries were removed, in the body.Turn the battery case lock lever to lock it in thebody.

1. Mount the M645 lens on the camera body, turn the A/M lever on the lens to the "M"position. Set the lens to maximum aperture, compose and focus.You may use the focus mark to adjust focus.

2. Select exposure mode and set the desired aperture on the lens.

★ For auto exposure, select the “Av” (aperture priority AE) and choose the spot expo-sure metering mode “S”, you can use the lens in conjunction with stop-down meter-ing.

3. Half press the shutter release button to show shutter speed.

★ You can adjust focus with assistance of the focus mark in the viewfinder LCD. When

stopping down slower than f/5.6, the focus mark will be unworkable. In this case, theout of focus direction marks will blink and show that the picture is out of thefocus adjustment range.

★ The AF assist beam does not emit with these lenses.

When using the MAMIYA M645 manual focus lens, mount the focusing screen for manualfocus lenses (sold separately).

P Av Tv M XExposure modeMetering modeExposure compensation

Auto-bracketing modeMultiple-exposure mode

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The empty battery cassette must be inserted into the body.

The batteries may generate heat if the external battery case is connected to the bodywhi le the batteries are loaded on the body.

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Using a Tripod

The Memo Clip on the Back Cover fits the topcover of the film box and can also be used forother reminders.

Memo Clip

When You Think Something Might Be “Faulty”

When using a tripod with 3/8” screw (instead of1/4” screw) remove the small screw A from thetripod screw hole on the bottom of the bodyusing a plus screwdriver, then use a coin toremove the tripod screw adapter bushing B.

Tripod / Memo Clip

In the conditions below or when the LCDs display the items listed inpages 105 and 106, they are not necessarily faults. Check the camerareferring the descriptions below.

- Unable to release the shutterCheck to see if the batteries are installed. Check to see if the batteries are dead.Check to see if the power is on (the shutter release selector lever should be set to“S” or “C” position).Check to see if the dark slide has been removed.Check to see if the film back is set to the correct ISO sensitivity (ISO indicator is notblinking).Check to see if the camera is advancing the film.Check to see if the rear door is open when film is not loaded.

- The viewfinder does not show LCD read-outs.Check to see if the batteries are installed. Check to see if the batteries are dead.Check to see if the power is on (the shutter release selector lever is other than in the“L” position).Check to see if the magazine is installed.If the camera has not operated for longer than 15 seconds, the viewfinder LCD read-outs will automatically disappear.

- The dark slide cannot be pulled outCheck to see if the batteries are installed. Check to see if the batteries are dead.The magazine is not mounted onto the camera.

- Film cannot be wound.Check to see if the batteries are dead.Check to see if the film still has some remaining frames.Check to see if there is film loaded into the camera.Check to see it the camera is in multiple exposure mode.

This camera employs a microcomputer. It is possible that the camera may mal-function when exposed to static electricity or the like. In this case, turn OFF thecamera power and then remove the batteries. Reinstall the batteries, then turnthe power on. If the camera does not function properly after these steps, contactour sales office or service center.

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When Any of These Displays Appear

★ The camera caution mark will blink when the dark slide has not been pulled out,no film is present, or when the camera detects an abnormality.

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Camera Type : 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL mul-tiple mode AE, AF single lens reflex

Actual Image Size : 56x41.5 mm

Film Type : 120 roll film (16 exposures);220 roll film (32 exposures); Polaroid Land Pack Film (requiresspecial HP402 magazine)

Lens Mount : Mamiya 645 AF Mount, compatible with M645 Mount (manualfocus confirmation, focus aid, stopped-down exposure metering)

Viewfinder : Fixed prism viewfinder magnification x0.71; built-in diopteradjustment (-2.5 to +0.5, optional diopter correction lenses provideadjustment ranges of -5 to -2 diopter and 0 to +3 diopter); built-ineye-piece shutter

Focusing Screen : Interchangeable, Matte (standard), Checker, and Microprism TypeC for Non-AF M645 lenses.

Field of View : 94%* of actual image

Viewfinder Information : Focus mark, defocus mark, warning mark, aperture value, shutterspeed, metering mode (A, S, A/S), exposure compensation value(difference between set value and metered value) and flash ready/ OK lamp with TTL Metz connection.

Auto focus method : TTL phase difference detection method; sensor: CCD line sensor(I+I type); operating range: EV0 to EV18 (ISO 100)

Focus area : Display the focus area in the viewfinder screen

AF assist beam : Activates automatically under low light, low contrast.Range: 9m, Automatic switching to flash unit's built-in assist beamwhen Metz flash unit is attached.

AF Lock : By pressing the shutter release button halfway down in the AF-Smode, or by pressing the AFL button.

Exposure Modes : Aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE, programmed AE (PH, PLsetting possible), and manual

AE metering mode : TTL metering, center-weighted average (AV), spot (S), andvariable ratio (A-S auto)

Increments of shutter : Both the shutter speed and the aperture level can be set to 1/3 orspeed and aperture 1/2 using the electronic dial lock function

Metering Range : EV 2 to EV 19 (with ISO100 film, f/2.8 lens)

Exposure compensation : ±3 EV (1/3 step) Expandable to ±5 EV

Film speed : ISO 25 to 6400

AE lock : With AEL button; canceled by pressing the button again or shutterrelease

Shutter : Electronically controlled vertical metal focal-plane shutter. (verticaltravel)

Shutter speed : AE 30 to 1/4000 sec. (1/8 step), manual 30 to 1/4000 sec. (1/2 or1/3 steps), X, B (Bulb, electronically controlled), shutter curtainprotection mechanism (open when magazine is removed,automatically closed when magazine is attached)

Specifications

Auto bracket shot : Enable with auto bracket button (2 frame shots, or 3 frame shotwith auto bracketing). Specify 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV steps.

Flash Synchronization : X contact point, 1/125 seconds (when 1/3 step is selected it canbe set between 1/40 and 1/125 seconds).

Flash control : TTL direct flash control, supports Metz SCA3002 system(SCA3952 Adapter)

Film transport : Automatic via built-in motor, single or continuous exposures

Film loading : Automatic advance to the first frame when shutter release buttonis pressed halfway down or back cover is closed.

Multiple Exposure : Enable with multiple exposure button (the number of exposurescan be set from 2 to 6). It can be canceled in the middle and thenumber of exposures can be changed, or you can switch to anarbitrary multiple exposure style.

Mirror up shot : Select by pressing the mirror up button.

LCD displays : Main LCD display: Program mode mark, custom function modemark, AF area mark, battery level indicator, manual focus mode,superimpose mode, dial lock mark, shutter speed, AE lock mark,aperture value, multiple exposure mode mark, exposure compen-sation mode mark, flash compensation mark, exposure compen-sation value, self-timer mark, auto bracket mark, time mark (whilesetting the clock).Magazine LCD panel: ISO sensitivity, 120/220, number of shots.

Data Imprinting : 7 segment dot matrix; DATA mode: exposure mode, aperturevalue, shutter speed value, exposure compensation, meteringmode, ID number; DAY mode: year, month, date, time, ID number;ID mode: ID number

Sync terminal : X contact (sync speed 1/125 sec.)

Cable release socket : On shutter button

Remote-control terminal : On side of body; electromagnetic cable release

Self-Timer : 2 to 60 sec. (standard: 10 sec., can be set in 1 sec. steps between2 and 10 sec., and in 10 sec. steps between 10 and 60 sec.)

Depth-of-field confirmation : Preview Button on body

Custom settings : 35 items

Tripod Socket : U 1/4 inch and U 3/8 included

Power Requirements : 6 AA-size batteries (alkaline-magnesium, lithium)

External power socket : An external battery case can be connected.

Size & Weight : 6 ”(W)X5 ”(H)X7.3 ”(D) / 153(W)X128(H)X184(D)mm: 3.9 pounds / 1,780 g (W/O battery)

* This information is based on a linear (horizontal/vertical) measurement.

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Maintenance and check of the camera

• Read instructions before using camera.• Protect camera against shocks and falls. Use the neck strap supplied with it, when-

ever possible.• Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares. The sealed batteries supplied

with the camera may have been subject to storage conditions which have reduced itsservice life.

• Be sure to wipe battery contacts before installation and watch correct polarity.• Battery life differs, depending on frequency of use, type, age, storage condition, ambi-

ent temperature (use External Battery Case in very cold weather), etc.• Always remove the battery (and film) when camera is not used for a long period of

time.• Always keep covers on lenses and camera body.• Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40˚C (105˚F) and -10˚C (15˚F).

Also avoid humid or sea air environment.• Prolonged disuse shortens camera life. Periodically exercise the shutter (at different

speeds), lens diaphragms (at different apertures) and focusing mechanism.• Protect camera against rain and moisture.• Do not touch lens surfaces. Use blower or lens tissue to remove dust particles.• Always test your equipment before going on important assignments.

The Importance of Proper MaintenanceYour camera has mechanisms like film transport, shutter and diaphragm blades etc.They are controlled by gears, levers, springs, and so on. All require special lubricationfrom time to time. Ambient conditions can also affect these mechanisms, as well as theelectronic components and the optical glass of your lenses. We therefore suggest thatyou have your camera and lenses checked, and if necessary serviced, periodically.

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice

After-Sale Servicing

Be sure to read the terms and conditions in the warranty card.1. For inquiries, opinions or questions concerning the product, please contact your near-

est Mamiya agent or service center.2. Servicing after the expiration of the period specified in the warranty card will be charged

to the user. The freight and transport costs should always be paid by the user.3. The servicing parts for use in repair of the product will be retained at the factory for ten

years from the date of discontinuation of production.

Servicing is available for the same period as the servicing part retention period. Asthe product may be serviceable even after this period, please consult your dealer ornearest Mamiya service center for its serviceability.

Servicing of malfunction or damage due to dropping, impact, fire, flood, etc.1) The degree of such a malfunction or damage will be judged by the Mamiya service

department.2) Such a malfunction or damage will be classified either non-serviceable or serviceable.

When the product is classified to be serviceable, it will be repaired at the expense ofthe user, even if the malfunction or damage occurred within the warranty period.

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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